Burtonwood vs Frodsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Burtonwood wins on house prices with a 38% gap. Frodsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burtonwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burtonwood
£233,244
Frodsham
£378,088
Crime Rate
Burtonwood
69.1
Frodsham
57.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burtonwood
100.0%
Frodsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burtonwood
446.5
Frodsham
392.4
EPC Rating
Burtonwood
72
Frodsham
71.5
Median Income
Burtonwood
£31,331
Frodsham
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £233,244, Burtonwood undercuts Frodsham (£378,088) by around 38% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Burtonwood is a flat at £124,950, while in Frodsham it is a flat at £177,240.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 41% pricier in Frodsham (£362,009 vs £212,852).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burtonwood prices grew faster — 51% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Frodsham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 57.9 per 1,000 versus 69.1 per 1,000 in Burtonwood. The most common crime category in Burtonwood is violent-crime, while in Frodsham it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestOf the 2 schools in Burtonwood, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Frodsham, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Burtonwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Frodsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burtonwood | Frodsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Burtonwood averages 446.5 Mbps – ahead of Frodsham's 392.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Burtonwood and 88% in Frodsham. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Burtonwood and 76% in Frodsham.
Burtonwood is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (447 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Burtonwood, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 71.5 (band C) in Frodsham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Burtonwood and £1,103 in Frodsham. 69.9% of homes in Burtonwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Frodsham.
Frodsham has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,498 in Frodsham and £31,330.5 in Burtonwood. The median age is 43.9 in Burtonwood and 45 in Frodsham. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Burtonwood and 57.2% in Frodsham. Owner-occupancy is 66.5% in Burtonwood versus 68.3% in Frodsham. Burtonwood has a population of 3,504 and Frodsham has 9,101.
| Indicator | Burtonwood | Frodsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,504 | 9,101 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £31,330.5 | £31,498 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.5% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.1% | 35.7% |
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